Green Living

"The [Village Down River] Project site design emphasizes the conservation of natural areas, minimizes site disturbance, reduces impervious surfaces, and utilizes natural landscape features for storm water management whenever possible." — Gary T. Setzer, Maryland Department of the Environment

Environmentally Friendly Communities

The Village Down River has been designed to be one of the Eastern Shore’s most environmentally friendly communities. By clustering home sites, more than half of the development's land will be open space dedicated for the peaceful enjoyment of homeowners, including bird watching, hiking, and biking.

Special care has been taken to ensure that the community offers residents a green lifestyle, including:

All residual forested area disturbed during development have been reforested with native species of plants and trees, ensuring a diverse habitat for the Shore’s wildlife.

Wildlife management ponds with food source plantings will attract migratory birds and preserve the area’s habitat. Bluebird trails and wood duck nesting structures will be installed throughout the community.

More than one acre of native orchards will be established within the community.

A green belt of "Living Fences" have created a wildlife buffer for the community. Homeowners may elect to create backyard habitats and enlist their property in the Maryland Green Acres Backyard Habitat Program.

Storm water is managed by gentle grass swales and rain gardens to eliminate unhealthy storm water ponds, protect the region’s water quality, and conserve environmental resources.

The use of impervious surfaces will be minimized to reduce brown water runoff into the Wicomico River.

A conservation restriction is in place on the wetlands and riparian buffers which can only be used for passive recreation.

To learn more about the Village Down River’s unique green living philosophy, fill out our contact request form.

Exclusivity

Only 49 estate homes will be built in the community. The community is located within a conservation buffer which is protected by an entrance gate, wildlife ponds, large open fields and treelined buffers.

Great Location

A short boat ride to Chesapeake Bay or Green Hill Country Club from our docks. Golfing, pool, tennis, fine dining, and rural living in this secluded enclave just a few minutes from downtown Salisbury.

Waterfront Area

An exclusive deep water safe harbor, offering 30 private, full service boat slips and guest mooring slip. A canoe and kayak floating dock launch is available from the private pier. Enjoy a quiet fishing pier.

Green Living

The Village Down River has been designed to be one of the Eastern Shore's most environmentally friendly communities. More than half of the development's land will be dedicated open space for enjoyment.